Shirabe
利き
English jmdict
1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi) effectiveness;efficacy;efficaciousness
効き often refers to medicine
2
nounnoun only applies to 利き dominance (e.g. of left or right hand)
3
noun (common) (futsuumeishi) only applies to 利き tasting (alcohol, tea, etc.)
See also: 聞き (きき)
Other forms 効き 【きき】

効くきく

Common Godan Intransitive
Español jmdict
1
Godan verb with 'ku' endingtransitive verb ser efectivo
English jmdict
1
Godan verb with 'ku' endingintransitive verb to be effective;to take effect;to be good (for)
usu. 効く
See also: 薬が効く (くすりがきく)
この丸薬は心臓に効く。
These pills act on the heart.
2
Godan verb with 'ku' endingintransitive verb to work;to function well
usu. 利く for body senses, functions, etc.
See also: 目が利く (めがきく)
よくもまあ私にそんな口がきけるね。
How dare you speak to me like that?
3
Godan verb with 'ku' endingintransitive verb to be possible (to do, use, etc.);to be able to
See also: 割引が効く (わりびきがきく)
私は５万円までつけがきく。
My credit is good for 50,000 yen.
4
Godan verb with 'ku' endingtransitive verb to taste (alcohol);to try
See also: 聞く (きく)
Other forms 利く 【きく】